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AV05 ZBU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,471 mi
Last recorded147,471 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 147,471 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedel rubber deteriating

Pass 20 May 2014 138,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak, rear oil seal?

engine sump getting rusty

Pass 3 May 2013 126,151 miles

brake pedel rubber wearing thin

Fail 3 May 2013 126,151 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedel rubber wearing thin

Pass 3 May 2012 112,693 miles

brake pedel rubber wearing thin

Fail 5 May 2011 99,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 99,021 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 83,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 49,912 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 49,912 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AV05 ZBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 ZBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV05 ZBU registered?

AV05 ZBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is AV05 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 ZBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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